Laguna Art Museum has established a new endowed curator position, the Curator of Contemporary Art, funded by a significant gift from local philanthropists and art collectors Mark and Janet Hilbert. The inaugural appointment to this role is artist and curator Rochelle Steiner, who will oversee the museum's contemporary art initiatives and exhibitions.
The Maine Art Gallery is launching its new season with the Wiscasset K-12 Student Art Exhibition, featuring over 100 works by local students. Curated by art teachers Emily Dobson and Liz Proffetty, the showcase includes a diverse range of media such as painting, sculpture, and photography. A public reception will be held on April 9 to honor the young artists and their creative contributions to the community.
The Association for Visual Arts (AVA) in Chattanooga is launching a new initiative to support local visual artists through professional development, exhibition opportunities, and business skill workshops. The program aims to help artists navigate the commercial aspects of their careers, from pricing work to marketing and legal considerations.
Orozco Gallery is launching a month-long pop-up gallery and a series of community events. The initiative will feature rotating exhibitions and public programming designed to engage local audiences.
Six museums in Tokyo have been ranked among the world's 100 most visited art museums, according to a report. The list, compiled by AECOM and the Themed Entertainment Association, highlights the city's significant cultural draw.
The monthly First Friday art walk in Boulder, Colorado, has expanded its footprint to include the Pearl Street Mall and surrounding downtown area. This expansion adds over 20 new participating venues, including galleries, shops, and restaurants, to the existing circuit that traditionally focused on the East End and North Boulder.
The Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall River, Massachusetts, is preparing to host a group exhibition titled "Fall River: A Sense of Place" this autumn. The show will feature works by local artists exploring the city's unique identity, history, and community through various mediums.
Elementary, middle, and high school students from the Carson City School District participated in the annual Nevada Artists Association (NAA) Art Show, displaying their artwork at the NAA Gallery. The event featured a wide range of student-created pieces, celebrating the artistic talents of young people within the community.
Nantwich Museum has launched its inaugural Open Art exhibition, marking a significant milestone for the local cultural institution. The showcase features a diverse range of works submitted by artists from the surrounding region, providing a platform for both amateur and professional creators to display their talents within a formal museum setting.
The Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev is set to host a specialized exhibition of Ebru art, the traditional Turkish technique of painting on water. Organized by the Ebristan public foundation and supported by the Turkish Embassy, the event features live masterclasses where artists will demonstrate the creation of symbolic imagery, including the national flags of Turkey and Kyrgyzstan and the Batken region's Aigul flower, before transferring the floating pigments onto solid surfaces.
The Community of Digital Artists (CODA) is launching its juried exhibition, "Color Stories: 2026," at the R. Blitzer Gallery in Santa Cruz. Featuring works from 54 local photographers, the show was curated by Shelby Graham, the former longtime director of the Sesnon Gallery at UC Santa Cruz. The exhibition includes a series of public programs, including a juror’s talk and artist presentations, running through early May.
The University of the West of England (UWC) is hosting an art exhibition this Saturday. The event will feature works from students and local artists, providing a platform for emerging talent and community engagement.
The Wigan Open Exhibition has launched at Wigan Pier Four, marking the inaugural event of the Wigan Arts Festival 2026. The showcase features a diverse array of creative disciplines, including ceramics, textiles, sculpture, and digital media, highlighting the work of both local creators and artists from further afield. Artistic director Jonny Davenport celebrated the opening night, which serves as the centerpiece for a month-long series of cultural events across the town.
The Elk Grove Fine Arts Center has announced its upcoming April programming, headlined by the Gallery Artist Studio Collection exhibition running from April 4 to 29. This showcase features work from over 20 local artists across various mediums, including painting, sculpture, and ceramics, offered at studio prices. Additionally, the center will host the Fifth Annual Elk Grove Festival of the Arts on April 25 at Old Town Plaza, featuring over 40 vendors and a dedicated showcase for student artwork.
Indiana Heritage Arts has officially opened the call for entries for its 2026 annual exhibition, a long-standing tradition that showcases regional talent. Artists specializing in traditional styles are invited to submit their work for consideration in this juried show, which typically features a variety of media including oil, watercolor, and pastel.
The third annual Worcester 100 Open Art Exhibition has launched at The Artery Studios, featuring 100 contemporary works by local artists. The showcase includes a diverse range of media such as painting, sculpture, ceramics, and textiles, with all pieces available for purchase to support the regional creative community.
The NRV gallery in Virginia has opened a new exhibition featuring the work of local artists from the New River Valley region. The show aims to highlight the diverse artistic talent within the community, providing a platform for emerging and established artists to present their work to a wider public.
The Lakes Region Art Studio is hosting a new exhibition featuring works by local artists from the Gorham area and surrounding communities. The show includes a variety of media such as painting, sculpture, and ceramics, highlighting the creative output of the region.
The Indiana University Kokomo Art Gallery is hosting its 28th Annual High School Art Exhibition, featuring creative works by 65 juniors and seniors from regional high schools. The exhibition showcases a diverse range of media, including ceramics, photography, and painting, with top honors recently awarded to students Brenda Macias-Pacheco, Eli Gahl, and Avanley Robertson.
The Park City Artists Association is hosting its third annual “Spring Into Art” showcase at The Yarrow from March 20 to 22. This free public exhibition features a diverse array of works from local creators, including ten painters specializing in various media, five jewelers, and six award-winning photographers. The event also highlights three-dimensional works such as steel sculptures, glass art, woodwork, and fiber art.
The Lincoln City Cultural Center (LCCC) is hosting a dual gallery opening featuring new exhibitions in its primary showcase spaces. The event highlights regional creative talent, offering the local community an opportunity to engage with diverse artistic mediums and meet the featured artists during the public reception.
The Friends of the Yellow Barn Studio is set to host its 27th Juried High School Exhibition this March at Gallery B in Bethesda. This annual event showcases a curated selection of visual artworks created by local high school students, providing a professional platform for emerging young talent to display their skills to the public.
West Winds Gallery has officially opened in downtown Grand Junction, Colorado, transforming a former 1950s-themed diner into a multi-disciplinary art space. Owned by Cynthia Duff, the gallery underwent a year-long renovation to accommodate a diverse collection of works from over 50 local artists, spanning mediums such as metalsmithing, woodworking, ceramics, and fine art. The venue also integrates a wine tasting bar and custom framing services to create a multifaceted community hub.
Kansas City artist Michelle Pond is debuting a new solo exhibition titled "The Journey Back," which chronicles her grueling two-year recovery from a severe case of COVID-19. The collection features a series of paintings that transition from dark, chaotic imagery representing her time on a ventilator to bright, hopeful compositions symbolizing her physical and emotional rehabilitation.
The city of Ogbomoso hosted "Exhibit Mosho," a Valentine’s Day pop-up exhibition designed to showcase the region's artistic depth and foster community pride. Featuring works from 24 artists across Nigeria—including paintings, sculptures, and photography—the event centered on the theme of "Love, Bravery, and Conquest." Organizers from Ennovate Lab and the local creative community utilized the holiday to draw residents into a shared space for storytelling and cultural reflection.
The CIX Gallery & Lounge is set to host a new exhibition titled "Wooster Through Our Eyes," opening on March 7. The show features a collection of works by local artists that capture the specific character and aesthetic of the city of Wooster.
Seventh Circle, an independent art space in Birmingham's Digbeth district, has inaugurated its new, expanded location with an open-call exhibition titled "Renaissance." Featuring works by 40 local artists across various media—including sculpture, ceramics, and fine art—the show explores themes of rebirth and renewal. To support the local creative economy, the gallery introduced a dual-award system: a Director’s Choice Award granting a solo exhibition and a People’s Choice Award providing bespoke framing services.
Pullen Arts Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, has issued an open call for artists to submit work for its 2027 Exhibition Program. The center seeks submissions from local and regional artists aged 18 and older, with priority given to those residing in Raleigh but also welcoming applicants from across the Piedmont region. The program features three themed group shows—"Metamorphosis: studies in change" (February–April), "Awake and Aware: our senses as a guide" (May–July), and "The Ways We Remember: rituals, stories, memorials" (August–October)—each curated by the center and including 3–5 artists. There is no commission on sales, and the galleries are free and open to the public. Applications must be submitted online via SlideRoom by May 31, 2026.
The Los Alamos Public Schools are launching the 2026 All Schools Student Art Show on February 26 at the Step Up Gallery within the Mesa Public Library. This annual exhibition features hundreds of artworks created by students ranging from Pre-K to high school seniors, curated by the district's art faculty to celebrate student art month and the New Mexico Year of Arts in Education.
Kendall Hamelryck, the current artist-in-residence at Milligan University, has debuted her solo exhibition titled “Building a Life” at the Milligan Art Gallery. The showcase features mixed-media installations and sculptures, including the centerpiece “Be Content,” which explores themes of domesticity, faith, and the simplicity of childhood. The works reflect Hamelryck’s personal transition into marriage and family life, utilizing everyday objects like tea sets and stuffed animals to convey spiritual contentment.